Running Coach for Women, Couch to 5K Groups, Indoor Running Studio, Weightloss Accountability Groups & Product Reviews and Giveaways for Active Families. I am a mom of three from Madison, Wisconsin. Running has become my me time & makes me a better mom. I want to prove to other women that they, too, can carve out time for themselves each day.

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Friday, March 19, 2010

New Running Shoes & Awesome Findings in My Mailbox

I was contacted months ago to see if I would be interested in reviewing Run Like a Mother, a new book that was being released in the Spring of 2010. I was so ecstatic. Well, the little bugger arrived at my doorstep when we returned from vacation last week. I started reading it over the past week and totally identify it and can't wait to share my thoughts with you when I'm done. From page #1, this book reads like my life ... just like most of you running moms ... juggling run and "life". Totally amazing. There has been a lot of buzz in bloggy world as several of you are reading this right now ... I can't wait to read your reviews.

I had my annual physical this morning. My dad was watching Little Dude while I was gone. Luckily I was in and out in 20 mins -- how often does that happen?!?! With my upcoming marathon training, I was in need of a new pair of Brooks Adrenaline, so I stopped at a running store just up the street from my clinic. I had never been there and was excited to browse. I felt all "experienced" telling the store clerk exactly what brand, model and size I needed -- I've been through about 10 pairs now. I giggled a little inside. I usually have had pretty boring colors available to me and usually purchase an older model off of the internet. So, this was a nice treat to me ... especially when the sales clerk brough out these babies .........

They are pink and fabulous and I love the geometric, floral shapes on the side. I will be really sad when these wear down!! Can't wait to try them out after the kiddos go to bed tonight. It is absoulutely awesome having new, comfy little pillows under your feet, isn't it?!?!

Then, I arrived home and there was a nice package from Nicole in my mailbox.

She sent me a really sweet note card with a really sweet note inside along with some fun Disney Princess stickers. I laughed out loud when I saw the little running mom and daughter in matching leopard print running skirts with leopard print bondi bands!! I couldn't believe it!! The other cool thing she included was a runner with a rhinestone tiara.

I can't wait to do something special with my photos from the Disney 1/2 Marathon. Nicole, you are so incredibly sweet, talented and awesome!!

Oh yeah, I coudn't just pick up my awesome new kicks at the running store, I picked up some fun and fashionable running shorts as well as some new nutrition to try out.

It will be fun to try something new, while I'm out on those 20 mile training runs over the next couple of months.

Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews in Cherry Blossom -- Have you tried these?! The gal at the counter raved about them. Maybe she does love them; maybe she was just trying to make a sale?!

Power Bar Energy Gel Blasts in Raspberry -- these look oh, so yummy! Should be a nice treat.

Those are some nice looking Adrenelines! I recently switched from the Adrenalines to the Trances. I hope you love them. Also, let me know how you like the gel blasts. I have tried the cola and lemon ones. They are pretty good, but a bit too chewy. Cute stuff all around!

Fun Fun Fun - I love getting new gear especially shoes . . . 'cause your feet feel soooooo good after a run. I have purchased my shoes from that same store for years. I have run in Nike Pegasus for (I think) over 10 years. Love them - but last summer while training for the 1/2 marathon I decided my feet needed a second pair of shoes and thought I would try something different. So I purchased Brooks Ravenna's. Even though I liked them in the store - I wasn't thrilled with them (I know I could return them - but didn't) after I started running in them - they felt a little too firm for me. But over the winter they became my fav's . . . maybe my Nike's are worn out . . . and that is why I like them now. I really LOVE having two different shoes to run in - I don't usually do that . . . because of the cost. ENJOY the snow!!!!

I love the powerbar chews. They taste great, but they are a bit hard to chew during a run...I have to bite off a little at a time from each chew as I eat them and just swallow them without chewing too much!